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Bobby Hoffman Ph.d

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What if Everything You Believe About Yourself Is Wrong?

11.12.2024 20

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Bobby Hoffman Ph.d

Why Your Brain Sabotages Holiday Joy (and How to Stop It)

The psychology of reward explains how holidays can lead to disappointment.

21.11.2024 10

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Bobby Hoffman Ph.d

The Misleading Myth of Motivation

The source of your motivation is almost as biological as the color of your eyes.

03.11.2024 30

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Bobby Hoffman Ph.d

Pursuing Goals: How Far Would You Walk for a Croissant?

Maximizing goal success means using specific strategies to foster goal attainment.

03.10.2024 70

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Bobby Hoffman Ph.d

The Science-Backed Productivity Strategy You Probably Ignore

Productivity strategies rarely consider how the brain optimizes motivation.

29.08.2024 80

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Bobby Hoffman Ph.d

Embrace Pain to Amplify Your Long-Term Pleasure

Understanding neurochemistry helps cultivate a more sustainable and happy life.

22.07.2024 10

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Bobby Hoffman Ph.d

This Is Your Brain on Frustration: Conquering the Annoyance

With some neurochemistry jiu-jitsu, you can flip frustration on its head.

20.05.2024 100

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Bobby Hoffman Ph.d

Dopamine: The Motivation Drug We're All Hooked on

Our brains addict us to what feels rewarding via our dopamine drive.

02.04.2024 70

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The Problem With Passion: It Can Mask Pleasure

28.02.2024 70

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Bobby Hoffman Ph.d

Feel Like Doing Nothing? It May Be Your Dopamine Deficit

There are healthy and guilt-free ways to boost baseline dopamine production.

04.01.2024 70

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The Benefits of Accepting Negative Thoughts and Emotions

You can control your mental well-being by using emotional regulation strategies.

05.12.2023 70

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Bobby Hoffman Ph.d

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